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Winner of Anti-Bullying Poster Contest


Congratulations to middle school student Ella Milne, who won the "We Stand Together" poster contest, to help spread the word about standing up to bullies.
"She captured the theme of this project extraordinarily with the pictures she chose for her collage," said 7th grade English teacher and team leader Mary Aiello-Jones.
The contest took place in class and related to the students' summer reading of The Revealers. 
Students were asked to make a collage of pictures representing groups of friends and scenes of teens helping each other, in a quest to depict the "stand together against bullying" theme. They were asked to explain each picture on the poster and how it represents the anti-bullying focus.
The project was evaluated as a test grade, including the oral presentation to the class explaining the photos chosen.
Teachers reviewed the students' poster projects and judged the posters on creativity and connection to the overall bullying theme. Judging took place during the school day over a few days' time.
Great job, Ella!



This holiday season, 
we have choices: 
we choose to be busy, 
or we choose to be calm;
we choose to buy lots 
or we choose to live simply;
we choose to nurture ourselves, or we choose to ignore our body & spirit;
we choose to be around people who hurt us, or we choose to be around those who love us.

Each day is a new chance to live with the wisdom we have gained from past experiences.  Let's be kind to ourselves 
this holiday season.  Live in joy. 
November 29, 2015
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We were too buzzzy to play this week! 
 
 
 
You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom 
of this column; 
you could win a 6-ft balsam Christmas tree from Nessralla Farm
Rt 106, Halifax
Historical Tidbit:
West Bridgewater Aviation
   
 Aviation came early to West Bridgewater with the forced landing of a bi-plane in 1911.  The plane was on its way to Bridgewater when it ran out of gas and was forced to land in a pasture on East Center Street just easterly of where Trucchi's Market is now located. 

 
This fall occasion made a significant impression on the town's residents, seeing as the Wright brothers had flown only eight years earlier. Youngsters were impressed by the plane itself, and additionally so because of their early dismissal from school in order that they might view this strange looking visitor.  

Monday, November 30
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Tuesday, December 1
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Story Time & Craft with Ms Nanette - 10:30a - Library
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
School Building Comm - 6:30p - MS/HS
Wednesday, December 2
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA 
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 9a - COA 
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Thursday, December 3
Board of Health - 8:30a - Town Hall
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA 
Lunch - noon - COA
MahJongg - 12:45p - COA  
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Chapters Book Club - 7p - Library
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Jt Mtg Selectmen/Assessors - 7:10p - Town Hall
Friday, December 4
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi Intergenerational - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA 
Duplicate Bridge - 10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, December 5
Church of St. Ann - Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service. 
Sunday, December 6
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochesett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday school 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday school 10a, 
Teen Bible Study 9a; Fellowship Hour - 11a 
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday school & Service 10a
Evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday school, 10:30 Service, 
Evening worship 6p

 

* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information.  Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
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1000 Plymouth St, 
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        Bridgewater
        (508) 697-0357 
 
Chapters - Library Book Discussion Group
Thursday, December 3rd 
at 7:00 pm
WB Public Library
 
Please join us for our December discussion!
The group will be in the Meeting Room.
The group will discuss 
The Night Sister 
by Jennifer McMahon.
Books are available at the circulation desk.  
All are welcome!
New Moms Group
Thursday, Dec. 3rd, at 10:30 am
WB Public Library

Are you a new mom looking to meet with other new moms and their babies?  The West Bridgewater Library is hosting a get-together for new moms on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, at 10:30 am.
This is a chance for new moms to talk about baby issues and for their babies to interact as well.  Come meet some new friends!  This will be geared to moms with babies newborn to age one, 
but older siblings are welcome to attend.
Sign up at the WB Library or call 508-894-1255 to register.
WB Council on Aging
JOY CHRISTMAS PARTY 
Friday, December  4
 12:00 - 3:00 pm @ MEADOWBROOK RESTAURANT, 
Rt 27, Hanson, MA
 
Entertainment.    
Chicken, Fish or Pot Roast, Dessert & Beverage
$18.00 per person. 
Door prize and raffle
Order your Holiday Catering Early 

Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.

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(508) 378-9335
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(508) 456-4460

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Holiday Sing-Along
  Mon. Dec 7th, 1pm to 3pm 

The Ousamequin Woman's Club of Greater Bridgewater will host its holiday sing-along with keyboardist Krisanthi Pappas from 1pm to 3pm on Mon., Dec 7th, at the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center, 10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater.
Members will bring toys for holiday donations to area children, which is this month's charitable action.  Refreshments.   
GUESTS  WELCOME.


   
The Rotary Club of the Bridgewater's sponsors:

A Testimonial Reception to honor Rotarian Frances Moore Jeffries 
December 10, 2015 

Dr. Jeffries, a past president of the club and a Rotary volunteer who has traveled overseas frequently to promote literacy and peace, has been selected by Rotary International to be enrolled in the Rotary Peace Scholars Professional Development Certificate program, helping to further develop her skills in conflict resolution and working toward peace, one of Rotary's most important goals.  She will be attending the program at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand from January thru March in the coming year.  A maximum of 50 such certificates are conferred each year.

This testimonial event, which has an admission fee of $20, will be held on Thursday, December 10th, at 5:30 at the Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street/Route 106, East Bridgewater. 

The reception will feature non-alcoholic drinks, cheese & crackers, veggies & dip, fruit and desserts.  Several testimonials will be provided beginning at 6:15pm and there will be raffle and auction prizes.
 
Sponsored by North Easton Savings Bank.
For more information, contact the testimonial chair, Bruce Marquis, at 508.378.7890 or bruce.marquis@comcast.net.


Top Tips to Help You stay Motivated and Fit 
This Holiday Season

1) Partner up for the Holidays ~ Grab a buddy to stay accountable.  The more, the merrier!  Make it a family affair!

2) Bring Food ~ Failing to plan is planning to fail!  Bring food you know you can eat to parties and exert control!  One Christmas cookie won't unravel your hard work, but 10 certainly will! 

3) Eat Before You Go ~ Fill up on a small meal, such as a nutrition shake; you'll be less likely to splurge.  Ensure you are hydrated; our bodies can confuse hunger for thirst!

4) I Really Regret That Workout, Said No One Ever! ~ So you may not be able to beast it out as long as you normally do with all of the holiday hoopla going on; that's fine, as long as you get something in.  Don't take a holiday from your workouts!

5) Portion Your Plate ~ The traditional holiday plate is around 1300 calories!  Cut the calories in half by starting with the greens FIRST!  Then add the meat, followed by all the fixings and eat your meal in this order!  You just saved yourself around 600 calories!


  Respectfully submitted, Arielle Ruggiero, RN
  All-Star Diamond Health & Fitness Coach, 
  CEO Ruggiero Fitness Concepts

   


Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus presents
"On Christmas Day" - Annual Holiday Concert


Saturday, December 12, 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13, 3:00pm
Taunton High School Auditorium 
50 Williams Street, Taunton 

Entitled "On Christmas Day," this special holiday musical event will be a joyful celebration of our most cherished holiday!  The 90-voice SMFC, accompanied by 26-piece live orchestra, will present the two-hour musical program that will feature a lively assortment of sacred and secular Christmas songs to honor the coming season!  
 
Among the selections will be such time-honored classics as Little Drummer Boy and O Holy Night, lively choral settings of such pop holiday favorites as Jesus, Born on This Day and Go Tell It on The Mountain, and fresh new compositions such as Disney's multi-cultural salute, Season of Joy, and the stirring anthem of peace, I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day. 
 
"On Christmas Day," Annual Holiday Concert
Eric Brown, Music Director
 
 
Tickets:
$18 Adult
$15 Senior/Student
$12 Child twelve and under
$2 discount per ticket for groups of eight or more and for SMFC Supporting Members.
508-821-9571, www.smfconline.org

Bridgewater Square Chiropractic
Annual Community Toy Drive
 to benefit "Operation Santa" Wed., December 16, 2015 from 8:00-11:45 a.m. & 2:00-6:30 p.m. 

All current and former patients:  Bring in an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY for either a boy or girl to the office and receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE!! 
(Complimentary adjustments are performed on 12/16/15 only.)
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME, ALSO!!  Stop in and see our office and meet Dr. Perry and Dr. Ledin.  For your donation of an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY, you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!  
Please consider helping us to help the community. 

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TAI CHI at the Council on Aging
Fridays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
$5.00 per class.  Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety.  It also helps increase flexibility and balance.  Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  
                The benefits of Tai Chi include:                   
* Decreased stress and anxiety  * Increased muscle strength and definition   * Increased aerobic capacity  * Increased energy & stamina  
* Increased flexibility, balance and agility.  Some evidence indicates that Tai Chi also may help:   * Enhance the immune system * Enhance quality of sleep  * Improve joint pain  * Lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure  * Improve overall well-being in older adults.   
Michael Showstack was trained in Tai Chi at the Chung Wan Center and has taught classes at the W.B. COA since 2003.   
No Tai Chi experience is necessary to join this class and all ages are welcome.
Nunckatessett Greenway Project

A land and water trail network connecting people to the historical and natural places along the Town River and Bay Circuit Trail in West Bridgewater and Bridgewater, and  to their downtown business districts and school zones.  

The Nunckatessett Greenway is a network of trail spurs connecting the Town River and the Bay Circuit Trail to municipal and state conservation areas, historical sites, urban centers, school districts, Bridgewater State University, the Hockomock Swamp, and the Wild & Scenic Taunton River.  Set aside for passive recreation by the towns of West Bridgewater and Bridgewater, the Nunckatessett Greenway connects people to the natural world.

Check out our developing website at www.nunckatessettgreenway.org

Our volunteers are in the process of finishing up the construction and installation of three kiosks along our trail network (Beaverton Woods, Woodchuck Chase, and Stiles & Hart), plus several smaller signs, using a $2,500 1:1 matching grant from the Wild & Scenic Taunton RIver Stewardship Council. 

We also had nine volunteers from West Bridgewater, Bridgewater and Bridgewater State University partake in a Trails Stewardship Training Workshop facilitated by Beth Gula from AMC.  these local stewards will now share their knowledge with other stewards in our trail network in order to ensure a sustainable management. 
town river m prince

Respectfully submitted, Kitty Doherty
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.~ Desmond Tutu

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all."

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.


Hope keeps us going ~ Jacquie

WB Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

65 N. Main Street

   (508) 894-1200

Mon, Tues & Thurs
8a-4p

Wed  8a-7p, Fri 8a-1p

 

WB Public Library

80 Howard St

508-894-1255

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p

 

Council on Aging

97 W Center St

508-894-1262

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p 

 

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Now offering Thai Table massage.

516 N. Bedford street
(Inside Waves Salon)
E. Bridgewater, MA 

508-857-7744 


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The First Church of West Bridgewater, 29 Howard Street, will hold its next Benjamin Beal Howard Lecture on Monday, Dec. 7, 
at 7:00 p.m.

Ruth Zakarin, LICSW, will present the program on "Domestic Violence."  Ruth will be speaking on what we can do as individuals and as a community to support survivors of domestic violence, and how we promote healthy relationships in youth.

This program is open to the public; admission is free and light refreshments will be served.


WB Council on Aging Trips and Adventures
 
A HOLIDAY IN N.Y.C. - "BIG APPLE"  New York City, NY  Saturday, December 5, 2015
Pick-Up at Lowe's:  TBD 

HOLIDAY PARTY Tewksbury Country Club, Tewksbury, MA Wednesday, December 9, 2015.  Pick-Up at Lowe's: TBD 
 
CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT, Newport, RI, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 
Pick-Up at Lowe's:  TBD

REMINDER - ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION. Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited. 
If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up.  
Call 508-894-1262 for more information.

WEST BRIDGEWATER    HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM  
 
  Does your home need repair? 
The Towns of Avon and West Bridgewater are administering a new Housing Rehabilitation Program funded through a 2015 Community Development Block Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. Funds are available to income eligible homeowners to make repairs, accessibility improvements, and to correct code violations and health hazards, such as lead paint and asbestos.
Go to the Town's homepage at www.town.west-bridgewater.ma.us or to the West Bridgewater Council on Aging at 97 West Center Street to obtain an application.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  

Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win  
 a 6-ft balsam Christmas tree from Nessralla Farm
Rt 106, Halifax
   
  Historical Tidbit Question:   
  What caused the forced landing of the plane? 
 

Email us your answer at: 
Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
  
On December 2, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling.
  

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